comparing fractions with models.

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole. It consists of a numerator (top number) and a denominator (bottom number).

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What does the numerator in a fraction represent?

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The numerator is the top number of a fraction and represents how many parts we have.

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What does the denominator in a fraction represent?

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The denominator is the bottom number of a fraction and represents how many equal parts the whole is divided into.

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How do you compare two fractions with the same denominator?

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When fractions have the same denominator, compare the numerators. The fraction with the larger numerator is greater.

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How do you compare two fractions with different denominators?

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To compare fractions with different denominators, convert them to have a common denominator or use models to visualize their sizes.

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What does it mean if two fractions are equal?

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Two fractions are equal if they represent the same part of a whole, even if they have different numerators and denominators.

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What is a visual model for comparing fractions?

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A visual model can be a fraction strip, pie chart, or number line that helps to show the size of fractions relative to each other.

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If 2/5 is compared to 2/3, which is greater?

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2/3 is greater than 2/5.

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If 1/3 is compared to 1/6, which is greater?

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1/3 is greater than 1/6.

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If 2/3 is compared to 2/6, which is greater?

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2/3 is greater than 2/6.

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